Weller Hauraki admitted the possibility of working with Tim Sheens again at Hull KR was one he wasn’t going to refuse after joining the Robins from 2019.

The experienced back-rower rekindles his relationship with the Robins boss, with the duo having spent time together at Salford Red Devils in 2015 and 2016.

Hauraki, who penned a two-year contract at Rovers, says Sheens’ approach was all that he needed to convince him to move to KCOM Craven Park and the 33-year-old admits he can’t wait to see what the forthcoming campaign has in store.

“Sheensy got hold of me and asked me what I had planned. I knew my deal with Salford was coming to a close and I was really keen to come on board as soon as I got that call,” Hauraki, who models the club’s new away shirt for 2019, told the Mail. “He knows rugby league inside and out and that’s the thing I love about working with Tim.

“Sheensy worked a little bit with us forwards at Salford but I just enjoy getting every little bit of information from him.

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“Everything he’s told me across the years has stuck like glue and rings around your ears all game.”

First reported as a KR capture for next term as early as June, the former Crusaders RL, Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers star then moved onto Widnes Vikings on loan when his time with the Red Devils was near its conclusion.

Hull KR new signing Weller Hauraki. (Image: Jerome Ellerby)

Sticking it out at the Cheshire club as they failed to avoid relegation from the top flight, Hauraki is ready for happier times in east Hull and says he’s champing at the bit to get going.

“I pretty much knew I’d be going to KR after I joined Widnes on loan,” the New Zealand native explained.

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“That was hard, knowing my future was already sorted, but I gave everything to Widnes and then joined KR. With me, my friends and family know that wherever I go and play, I give 110 per cent and that’s what I want to do here.

“I was pumped when I knew I’d be coming to Rovers, but step by step I stayed committed and I pride myself on that. Now I’m here, the boys have made me feel really welcome and I can’t wait for the season to get underway now.”

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